Places You're Most Likely To Be Attacked By A Shark In The U.S.
Let's get this out of the way: shark attacks are extremely rare. The odds that you'll be attacked by a shark are precisely one in 11.5 million, according to...
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How To Survive A Shark Attack
Sharks, the big bad bullies of the sea have an awful reputation that they can't seem to shake. Headlines of shark attacks linger in the news, fictional...
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The Best Places To See Sharks...From Behind A Cage
Equal parts terrifying and exhilarating, sharks have long been some of the most intriguing creatures to cruise the deep, blue sea—so much so that on TV, we've...
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The 11 Best Places To See Sharks...From Behind A Cage
Some divers (typically those who are more experienced) are brave enough to literally "swim with the sharks," meaning they do so freely without the protection of a cage....
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The Best National Parks For Camping
When it comes to choosing the perfect place for a camping trip, the U.S. has no shortage of scenic and adventurous campgrounds to choose from. But...
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The 10 Best National Parks For Camping
"Camping at a national park is different from camping at other places because of the diversity of experience," says Emily Boyd, director of strategic partnerships for Yonder...
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Places Where People Live The Longest, And Their Secrets To A Longer Life
What's one of the biggest differences between an average American's day and a typical day in the life of someone who lives in one of the world's...
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10 Secrets From The World's Longest-Living People
According to a 2012 NY Times article by Buettner, the "traditional folk" of Ikaria live relaxing yet active lives. They wake naturally, spend time working in their...
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A Quick Guide To The Leave No Trace Principles [Infographic]
Amy Whitley—Anyone lucky enough to spend a significant amount of time in the wilderness can appreciate pristine nature... and they have likely seen people's negative impacts on...
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The Best Cruises To Take This Summer That Won't Break The Bank
Last minute summer vacation planning can be tough. First you've got to figure out where you're going, then where you should stay while you're there and then...
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The Best Stand-Up Paddleboards Of 2015
The official start of summer is just about here and, if you're anything like us, you've got your mind on the water. Maybe you're just starting to...
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Top Adventure Destinations For Summer
You've saved up your hard-earned money and vacation time, now it all comes down to this; where are you going to go?[slideshow:1403] Maybe you should opt...
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Places You're Most Likely To Be Struck By Lightning In The U.S.
When you think of summer, you probably imagine the sunny days you'll spend outside from sunrise to sunset and overlook the chance of storms until they're looming...
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A Guide To Wildlife Watching In The Arctic
Anna Campbell—The Arctic is home to some iconic and unusual wildlife—but with vast areas of inhospitable wilderness, if you want to go wildlife watching here's where to...
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Spectacular Rainforests Around The World
Rainforests, or jungles as we sometimes call them, are truly wondrous entities. Not only are tropical rainforests home to more than half of the world's species,...
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10 Spectacular Rainforests Around The World
Most people in today have little or no connection to rainforests, both tropical and temperate, which makes it easy to forget their importance, and also their mysterious...
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Top 7 Things To Do In Park City This Summer
Famous for pristine powder and luxury ski lodging, you probably think of Park City as a ski destination, reserved for cold winter getaways. If you haven't considered...
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The Essential Guide To Wildlife Watching In The Arctic
Anna Campbell—The Arctic is home to some iconic and unusual wildlife—but with vast areas of inhospitable wilderness, if you want to go wildlife watching here's where to...
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Underrated U.S. Adventure Destinations You Need To Visit This Summer
Adventurers are all about finding and following the path less traveled, so it's only fitting that you're always looking for the best destinations that most people don't...
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5 Easy Ways To Make Sure You Stay Hydrated This Summer
Eating more greens, regular dentist appointments, washing behind the ears, pap tests, stretching—these are just a few of the things in life that we should do more...
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10 Best U.S. Beaches Where Smoking Is Banned
According to Forbes, the number of U.S. beaches affected by smoking bans went from 0 in 1995 to 150 in 2010. And while the most commonly listed reasons for...
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The Best U.S. Beaches Where Smoking Is Banned
Gone is the era of "Mad Men," when nearly everyone smoked and hardly anyone complained about it. According to the American Nonsmokers' Rights Foundation, 81.8 percent...
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How To Survive A Bear Attack...Depends On The Bear
Depending on your plans, summertime might mean hiking, camping or generally enjoying the great outdoors and while most outdoor enthusiasts never come face-to-face with a bear, you...
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The Perfect American Road Trip, According To Science
It may be the most romanticized vacation ever—the great American road trip. Just about every avid traveler has thought about doing it at some point and anyone...
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Places To Visit Before They Disappear
An old saying goes, "the only thing constant is change" and indeed the world is changing all the time. From the moment the earth was formed, it's...
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The Most Bike-Friendly U.S. Cities
In 2004 just 13 bike-share systems existed in the entire world. By 2014, though, that number grew to 855, according to data published in Transport Reviews. That's...
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5 Gross Things You Didn't Know About Public Pools And Tips To Keep You Healthy
As summer approaches and the heat gets more intense, people around the country will be headed to their local pools. Before you put on your bathing suit...
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